The event featured music and food from the Civil War era, as well as numerous exhibits about various aspects of the war.
Students also read actual letters that were sent either to or from Rockport (Lakewood's name at the time) during the conflict.
Music was performed by:
East Rockport Trio: Clara McGuan, Mia Boland, Marissa Campbell
East Rockport Quintet: Angelica Berger, Erin Black, Lynette Camerlin, Margaret McIlwee, Declan Rohrs
The duo of Safe Jassani and Violet Jouriles
You can see a full photo gallery, which includes names and photos of all the student speakers, at:
http://lakewoodobserver.com/photoblogs/ ... of-history
Guests were greeted at the door in authentic 1860s fashion. Donald Trump isn't the first politician to have a signature hat.
Mr. Greanoff opened the event
Civil War foods were served, including Johnny Cakes, Goober Peas, and Sausage and Apples. Dig in!
There was an overflow crowd at the Pavilion.
Two members of the East Rockport Quintet, pictured here moments before the event
A table of patriotic cupcakes being vigilantly guarded by the students
Safe Jassani and Violet Jouriles performed an amazing version of "Ashkan Farewell", the song made famous by Ken Burns' Civil War documentary
To see a full gallery, including all the student performers and many of the student-made exhibits, click the photo gallery link:
http://lakewoodobserver.com/photoblogs/ ... of-history